Litigation Paralegal

Overview

This position provides effective support in defined phases of the litigation or non-litigation process under the close supervision of an attorney. Work is performed under the direction of a manager in Legal Services.

Compensation & Benefits

• Position Compensation Range: $27.46 - $45.11 (Hourly)
• Compensation may vary based on job level and geographic work location.
• Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing coverage
• 401(k) contribution and pension plan
• Annual incentive
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid time off (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees)
• Student loan repayment program
• Paid-family leave

Note: Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist the attorney in trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, abstracts, correspondence, and legal memorandums under attorney supervision.
• Organize, summarize, and evaluate medical records as part of discovery and trial preparation.
• Conduct investigation and discovery under limited supervision.
• Draft discovery responses; assist in preparation of witnesses and demonstrative evidence for trial.
• Support complex depositions, hearings, trials, and similar proceedings as needed.
• Represent an insured or the organization in small claims/conciliation court for defense or subrogation if applicable by jurisdiction.
• Review files to identify issues, needed records, and settlement possibilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing customer-driven solutions, support, or service.
• Demonstrated experience conducting legal research, performing investigations, gathering and summarizing medical records, indexing depositions, gathering evidence, and preparing exhibits for trial with minimal assistance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing pleadings, motions, deposition summaries, discovery responses, and other legal correspondence with minimal assistance.
• Knowledge and understanding of insurance, legal ethics rules, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated experience with PC software applications, legal research tools, and trial applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Acrobat, Westlaw, and Trial Pad).
• Knowledge and understanding of tort and contract law, legal procedures, legal terminology, and the judicial system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licenses: Not Applicable.

Location

• New Employee Orientation is held in person at Madison, WI Headquarters or one of the organization’s core locations; sessions may be delivered virtually at times based on scheduling and availability.

Travel, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions

• Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
• Physical Requirements: Work primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Working Conditions: Not Applicable.

Additional Information

• Offer to selected candidate is contingent on the results of applicable background checks.
• Offer is contingent on signing a non-disclosure agreement for proprietary information, trade secrets, and inventions.
• Sponsorship will not be considered unless specified in the posting.
• Equal opportunity employer; complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

Non-Discrimination & Accommodation

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, request an accommodation through the organization’s HR process.